A List of Faith-Based Doula Training Programs: A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Birth Workers
- The WombSisterhood
- Aug 2
- 3 min read
In recent years, faith-based doula training programs have grown significantly, offering heart-centered, Christ-rooted approaches to birth support. These programs differ widely in focus, structure, doctrine and certification paths.
If you're seeking a doula training program that aligns with your values as a follower of Christ, this guide will help you weigh the pros and cons of each.
Faith Driven Doula & Childbirth Educator Training
Format: 12‑week online (self‑paced)
Certificates: Doula, Childbirth Educator, Hands‑On Skills Practitioner
Tuition: $1000 One-time fee; lifetime certification (no renewal required) - optional payment plan (50% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: FDD2025)
✅ Pros:
Scripture‑infused curriculum rooted in Kingdom values
Strong focus on pelvic biomechanics, fetal positioning, and neuro‑physiology
Integrates faith, emotional preparation and business/ministry tools
Reflective writing assignments following each unit
No required birth attendance or exams
Lifetime access and active mentorship community
Monthly mentorship/debrief
In person Hands on skills training
❌ Cons:
Smaller national visibility and institutional recognition
Biblical Birth School
Format: Self‑paced, on-demand online (24-month access)
Certificates: Childbirth Educator + Birth Doula
Tuition: $995 (or 4 payments of $250)
✅ Pros:
Gospel-centered, trauma-informed, evidence-based
Covers comfort measures, ethics, legal and business prep
Dual certification in one streamlined program
Only one birth (virtual/in-person) required
❌ Cons:
Limited live interaction or mentoring
Requires self-motivation to complete within timeframe
Adventist Midwives
Format: 4‑week self-study + weekly live Q&A via video
Certificates: Doula & Christian Childbirth Educator (3 birth attestations required)
Tuition: Approximately $850 (with exam fee included)
✅ Pros:
Biblically grounded curriculum with faith-based care principles
Structured content with interactive Q&A sessions
Affordable and respectful of ministry contexts
❌ Cons:
Short timeframe requires disciplined pacing
Requires documentation of three attended births
Limited business or mentorship training
Childbirth Education for the Christian Family
Format: On-demand, modular courses (can be taken independently)
Certificates: Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator
Tuition: Approximately $499
✅ Pros:
Very accessible and affordable
Flexible pacing and one-time module purchase
Focus on Christian values across pregnancy and birth
❌ Cons:
Limited depth in anatomy, physiology, or comfort measures
No live cohort, mentorship, or community interaction
A Woman Who Serves (AWWS)
Format: Self‑paced online modules + optional live Zoom classes
Certificates: Birth Doula, Postpartum, Lactation, optional Childbirth Educator
Tuition: $450 one-time
✅ Pros:
Accessible pricing and lifetime certification
Culturally inclusive, non-political, ministry-minded
Includes optional live coaching + community
❌ Cons:
Basic content level; moderate focus on physiology
Limited hands-on birth practicum https://www.awomanwhoserves.com/
The Elite Doula & Co.
Format: Online, with optional in-person workshops
Certificates: Pro‑Life Birth Doula & Coach (covers prenatal to postpartum including bereavement)
Tuition: $2,000 plus additional workshop fees
✅ Pros:
Full-spectrum training: fertility, labor, postpartum, bereavement, activism
Built as ministry + leadership development
Lifetime access with peer support
❌ Cons:
Higher cost and broader scope than typical doula training
Not as widely recognized in secular or hospital settings
Global Birth Community
Format: 4-week hybrid (online coursework + weekly live Zoom cohort)
Certificates: Birth Doula & Postpartum/Newborn Specialist
Tuition: $749 (doula) or $1,199 bundled with postpartum training
✅ Pros:
Community-based cohort model with live discussion
Discounts and scholarships for missionaries/nonprofit doulas
Positioned as both educational and ministry-based
❌ Cons:
Minimal required practicum hours
Catholic Doula Program
Format: Online training with self-paced or fast-track options; parent classes included
Certificates: Catholic/Christian Birth Doula & Doula-Coach offerings
Tuition: Varies by course; scholarships available for qualifying participants
✅ Pros:
Faithfully rooted in Catholic theology and pro-life ethics
Specialized spiritual/prayerful structure and community
Offers fertility, childbirth, postpartum, and trauma-focused training
❌ Cons:
Less focused on physiological biomechanics or trauma science
Limited mainstream recognition outside Catholic communities
Royal Doula Academy (RDA)
Format: 6-week hybrid self-paced + live weekly coaching sessions; private Facebook support
Certificates: Christian Doula Certification Program
Tuition: Not publicly listed; registration opens regularly; moderate pricing implied
✅ Pros:
Blend of online flexibility with live mentorship
Emphasizes Kingdom identity and midwife-approved curriculum
Structured community and accountability
❌ Cons:
Tuition details not transparent on homepage
Smaller program scale, limited track record
Choosing the Right Program for You
Choosing a faith-based doula training is deeply personal and spiritual.
Here are a few things to consider when making your decision:
Are you looking for deep discipleship and faith integration?
Do you want to serve in the hospital, home, or birth center setting?
Are you called to loss/bereavement, or physiological birth?
Do you want to build a ministry, business, or both?
Do you prefer a certification that’s mainstream-recognized or mission-based?
If your heart burns to walk with women in faith, prayer, and truth as they bring forth life, make sure you choose a program that equips you for birth and discipleship.
Learn more about the Faith Driven Doula Program HERE and join a growing sisterhood of doulas who choose faith over fear.
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